FINALLY: Broken Arrow, Okla. (June 12, 2013) – City of Broken Arrow crews have repaired the 36-inch main water line from Pryor and water is being distributed through the system. City crews have begun testing the water supply citywide and should have the process completed by the end of the day. “Crews will be testing 40 sites throughout the distribution system to ensure the entire City is safe,” said Director of Communications Stephanie Higgins. “We anticipate this will be completed by late this afternoon.” Test results will not be available until late Thursday afternoon. As a precaution, the City’s water plant operators added a significant amount of chlorine to the water before distributing it into the water system. The precautionary boil advisory is still in effect until further notice. Once the results of the tests are received and there are no negative impacts on the system, the advisory will be lifted. It is advised that the consumers of the Broken Arrow water system bring the water to full, rolling boil for at least one minute before consumption, food preparation, dish washing, tooth brushing, wound care and bathing infants who may ingest bath water. “It is regrettable that our water supply levels reached a point that we felt it was necessary to issue the voluntary, precautionary boil advisory,” said City Manager Thom Moton. “However, the public safety of our water customers is of the utmost importance. Public health is our No. 1 priority.” City Pools and splash pads will remain closed until the advisory is lifted. Restaurants City staff has been working in tandem with the Tulsa County Health Department Food Protection Division. THD will be contacting restaurants on the City’s water system and relaying the following information: 1.Restaurants and businesses that handle food and do not have water pressure cannot operate until the pressure is restored. 2. While the boil advisory is in effect, restaurants and businesses handling food on Broken Arrow’s water supply system cannot operate until the advisory is lifted. 3.Once the advisory is lifted, the Tulsa County Health Department requires that ice bins be drained and all equipment washed and sanitized. 4. All systems within a food service business that use the Broken Arrow water supply must be flushed and sanitized prior to reopening. 5. Food service businesses permitted by the Tulsa County Health Department should adhere to the Department’s regulations. For additional information, call the Tulsa County Health Department Food Protection Division at 918-595-4300. Staff will be contacting the Wagoner County Health Department as well. Food service businesses in Wagoner County should contact the Wagoner County Health Department at 918-485-3022. WOW this is costing business thousands of dollars.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:27:18 +0000
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